Community Benefits Specialist
ICON Consultants, LP - houston, TX
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Community Benefits Manager Estimated Start Date: November 1, 2024 Assignment Length: 6 months Estimated Hours Per Week: 40 hours (full-time) Work Schedule & Time Zone: Central Time; preferred core hours 9 AM - 3 PM (flexible) Temp to Hire: Yes Remote or Onsite: Onsite strongly preferred (hybrid possibilities available) Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree Position Overview:The Community Benefits Manager will oversee the management and execution of community benefit initiatives associated with Federal and State funded projects. The role requires a deep understanding of the 4-pillar principles governing these projects and the ability to author documentation and reports by collaborating with relevant stakeholders. The manager will engage across various business lines, including LI, H2E, AirGas, E&C, and R&D, while also partnering with community leaders, labor representatives, elected officials, and federal employees to facilitate the effective execution of publicly supported projects.Key Responsibilities:- Plan and manage all Community Benefits tasks tied to specific project scopes and regions. - Initiate, manage, and actively participate in industry and regional activities, including stakeholder engagement and workforce development, particularly focused on DEIA and Justice40 initiatives. - Cultivate and maintain relationships with key local and state stakeholders, such as council members, mayors, chamber of commerce representatives, and environmental justice organizations. - Identify and collaborate with contractors to promote stakeholder engagement and event planning. - Lead the establishment of community governance structures in various U.S. states. - Develop, monitor, and report on quantitative and qualitative metrics linked to environmental justice, Justice40, DEIA, workforce, and community engagement. - Support project teams in understanding community engagement requirements throughout the project development phase. - Manage and optimize allocated Community Benefits funds and resources. Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Public Policy, or Administration. - 10+ years of relevant experience in community engagement, with a preference for candidates with backgrounds in energy transition, policy, ESG, or environmental regulatory policies. - Strong public speaking skills, with the ability to engage with limited support from other team members. - Proven ability to work independently with complex social and community organizations to identify challenges and recommend solutions. - Skilled at fostering relationships with diverse and potentially contentious stakeholders while adhering to core ethics and business principles. - Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. - Location: Houston, TX. - Excellent teamwork skills, with a proven track record of influential leadership and strong interpersonal abilities. - Capacity to navigate technical, social, and economic challenges within a matrix organization. - Commitment to customer and community welfare. - Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG, laborworkforce relations, or environmental regulatory policies is required. - Knowledge of hydrogen andor energy transition is a plus. - Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Created: 2024-10-19